JP2017108835A - Game machine and device for game - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a device for a game capable of enhancing interest in a game avoiding a player wastefully spending time to read game information by an imaging device as much as possible.SOLUTION: When a player images a two-dimensional code of a first mode displayed in a liquid crystal display unit 51 using a portable terminal 1000, a game history is read by the portable terminal 1000. Since a game image is displayed on a display screen of the portable terminal 1000, interest in the game can be enhanced avoiding the player wastefully spending time for the portable terminal 1000 to read the game history as much as possible.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and a gaming apparatus used in a game hall in which the gaming machine is installed.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines in which a certain number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation. In addition, as a gaming device, a data display that can be installed corresponding to each gaming machine in the gaming hall and can notify gaming information in the gaming machine, or each of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the gaming hall There is a management device capable of informing game information and the like.

  As an example of the gaming machine and gaming device as described above, there is a gaming machine that displays a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) determined according to a gaming history in a manner that can be captured by a mobile terminal. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-61518 A

  According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a player reads a URL determined according to a game history by capturing an image of the displayed two-dimensional code using a mobile terminal, and accesses a server based on the URL. By doing so, the read game history could be sent to the server. However, since there is a predetermined waiting time for reading game information such as a game history using an imaging device such as a portable terminal, the player will be wasted until the waiting time elapses. There was a possibility that it might fall.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game without spending as much time as possible to read game information by the imaging device, and for gaming machines and games. Is to provide a device.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine shown in a modification),
Information generating means (for example, a process of generating and storing a game history by the sub-control unit 91) for generating game information relating to the game (for example, a game history such as the number of bonus winnings, the number of times of AT control, the total number of games);
Image generation means for generating a specific image (for example, the two-dimensional code of the first aspect) from which the game information can be read by the imaging device (for example, the portable terminal 1000) (for example, two-dimensional of the first aspect by the sub-control unit 91) Code generation)
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the specific image in a form that can be captured by the imaging device;
The image generation means displays display information (for example, display information) for displaying a game image (for example, a character image) relating to a game on a display screen of the imaging device when the game information is read by the imaging device. It is further included in the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, a character image is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 during reading of game information based on information included in the two-dimensional code).

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, the game information is read by the imaging device, while the game image is displayed on the display screen of the imaging device. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without spending as much time as possible to read the game information by the imaging device.

(2) A gaming device (for example, a table machine, an information display, a hall management computer shown in a modified example) used in a game hall where a gaming machine is installed,
Information generating means (for example, a process of generating and storing a game history by the sub-control unit 91) for generating game information relating to the game (for example, a game history such as the number of bonus winnings, the number of times of AT control, the total number of games);
Image generation means for generating a specific image (for example, the two-dimensional code of the first aspect) from which the game information can be read by the imaging device (for example, the portable terminal 1000) (for example, two-dimensional of the first aspect by the sub-control unit 91) Code generation)
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the specific image in a form that can be captured by the imaging device;
The image generation means displays display information (for example, display information) for displaying a game image (for example, a character image) relating to a game on a display screen of the imaging device when the game information is read by the imaging device. It is further included in the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, a character image is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 during reading of game information based on information included in the two-dimensional code).

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, the game information is read by the imaging device, while the game image is displayed on the display screen of the imaging device. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without spending as much time as possible to read the game information by the imaging device.

(3) In the gaming machine (1) or the gaming device (2),
The display information includes information for displaying the game image that differs depending on the game history on the display screen (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, included in the two-dimensional code). Based on the information recorded, the game images of Mr. A's game history and Mr. B's game history are different).

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, different game images are displayed on the display screen of the imaging device according to the game history, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (3), or the gaming device of (2) or (3),
The display information includes information for displaying on the display screen an auxiliary image that assists the imaging device to capture the specific image (for example, when capturing a two-dimensional code as shown in a modification). In addition, an auxiliary frame image for imaging is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000 based on information included in the two-dimensional code).

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, an auxiliary image that assists the imaging device to capture the specific image is displayed on the display screen of the imaging device. It becomes easy to capture a specific image.

(5) In the gaming machine of any of (1), (3), and (4) above, or the gaming device of any of (2) to (4) above,
The display information includes information for displaying the game images that differ according to the number of games on the display screen (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, included in a two-dimensional code). Based on the recorded information, the game images are different for 1000 games, which is the total number of games of Mr. A, and 5000 games, which is the total number of games of B.

  According to such a configuration, when the player takes a specific image using the imaging device, different game images are displayed on the display screen of the imaging device according to the number of games, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

(6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1), (3) to (5) above, or the gaming device of any of (2) to (5) above,
A privilege is given by achieving a task based on a game history in cooperation with the imaging device (for example, when a mission is achieved in a game, the privilege is obtained by accessing the management server 1200 by the mobile terminal 1000. Granted),
The display information includes information for displaying different game images on the display screen depending on the achievement status of the task (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, two-dimensional Based on the information contained in the code, the game images differ for Mr. A's mission achievement once and Mr. B's mission achievement three times).

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, different game images are displayed on the display screen of the imaging device according to the achievement status of the task. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved and the participation rate in cooperation with the imaging device can also be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of any of (1), (3) to (6) above, or the gaming device of any of (2) to (6) above,
The display information includes information for displaying the game image including at least one of a character and a message relating to the game on the display screen (for example, (a) to (c) in FIG. 21A and FIG. 21). As shown in (a) to (c) of 21 (B), a character image or a character image is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 when the two-dimensional code is imaged based on information included in the two-dimensional code. )

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, a gaming image including at least one of a character and a message relating to the game is displayed on the display screen of the imaging device. Can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine of any one of (1), (3) to (7), or the gaming device of any of (2) to (7),
The display information includes information for displaying the game image shown on the website related to the game on the display screen (for example, (b), (c) and FIG. 21 in FIG. 21A). As shown in (B) and (c) of (B), a character image shown on the website is displayed based on information included in the two-dimensional code).

  According to such a configuration, when a player takes a specific image using the imaging device, the game image shown on the website related to the game is displayed on the display screen of the imaging device. For this reason, the game image displayed on the display screen is also displayed on the website related to the game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a management server. It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. (A) is a figure which shows a main menu screen. (B) is a figure which shows the screen after a password input. (C) is a figure which shows an completion | finish confirmation screen. (A) is a figure which shows the aspect which determines selection of the two-dimensional code production mode. (B) is a figure which shows the two-dimensional code of a 1st aspect. (C) is a figure which shows the two-dimensional code of a 2nd aspect. (A) is a figure which shows the display mode in the display screen of a portable terminal at the time of imaging the conventional two-dimensional code. (B) is a figure which shows the display mode in the display screen of a portable terminal at the time of imaging the two-dimensional code of a 1st mode. (C) is a figure which shows the display mode in the display screen of a portable terminal at the time of imaging the two-dimensional code of a 2nd mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the game image displayed at the time of imaging of a two-dimensional code.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 and a management server 1200.

  The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall). The management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 is held by the manufacturer of the slot machine 1 (provider of the slot machine 1). Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1000 having a function of reading a two-dimensional code and a function of connecting to the Internet network 900. The two-dimensional code is an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to be described later, and predetermined information is obtained by a black and white code (code such as a pattern, a symbol, a code, and a code) arranged in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. (In this embodiment, it is an image that can specify game information such as a game history). In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code is used, but a one-dimensional code that can specify predetermined information by a code arranged in either the horizontal direction or the vertical direction may be used. In addition, any code image may be used as long as the predetermined information can be acquired by capturing an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the portable terminal 1000.

[Mobile devices]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 1000. The mobile terminal 1000 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a semiconductor memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, and a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1000.

  The operation unit 130 detects a touch operation on the icon image displayed on the display unit 140. The operation unit 130 outputs a signal corresponding to the detected touch operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 is configured by a liquid crystal display device and includes a display screen that displays various images such as icon images. The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays various images on the display screen based on the character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 outputs a signal received from another mobile terminal or the management server 1200 via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110, and the control unit 110 transmits a signal to the other mobile terminal or the management server 1200 from the antenna 151. Let

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a shooting target in accordance with the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and outputs the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 can also capture a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 110 processes data from each of the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1000 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone. The portable terminal may be any terminal that can be carried by a player or the like, and may be, for example, a smartphone or a tablet.

[Management Server]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general web server. The management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the mobile terminal 1000 via the Internet network 900.

  The management server 1200 registers and updates game information related to the game history corresponding to the player in accordance with the content of the access request from the mobile terminal 1000. The management server 1200 includes a registration URL database that manages the URL of each update request received when the game information is updated as registered information.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250.

  The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from the administrator of the management server 1200 and outputs a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210 on the display screen.

  The communication unit 250 outputs data received from the mobile terminal 1000 or other servers via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data output from the control unit 210 is output to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. 1000 and other servers.

  The control unit 210 is configured with, for example, an MPU. The control unit 210 processes the data from each of the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data. Unit 220, operation unit 230, display unit 240, and communication unit 250.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are visible.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout exit 9 and speakers 53, 54 through which medals are paid out are provided below the front door 1b. In addition, a lower panel (not shown) is provided in the space between the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the medal payout opening 9 slightly below the center of the front door 1b. An effect effect LED 52, which will be described later, is provided inside the lower panel. When the effect effect LED 52 is turned on, light is applied to the lower panel and the lower panel is also turned on. When the effect effect LED 52 is turned off, the lower panel is also turned off.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is started, a payment switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like are provided.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. The first stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a first left stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a third left stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a middle first stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a second middle stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a third right stop.

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation procedure, push order, stop operation order) in order of forward push, forward pinch push, middle left push, middle right push , Reverse pinching push, and reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after a replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (not shown) that notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 7) is provided.

  A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted on the upper portion of the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game such as an operation procedure by the navigation effect, a type of error that has occurred, and the like are displayed. The navigation effect is an effect in which the player is notified of the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning, and the right to be controlled by AT (Assist Time). It is performed on condition that the Navistock that is. The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the longer it is controlled by the AT. In this embodiment, each time one navigation stock is consumed, the AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment). Further, the medal payout rate per game during AT is 1 or more. For this reason, it can be said that the AT is more advantageous for the player than the non-AT. In addition, Navistock, which is the right to AT control, can be said to be an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when a winning is made in the AT lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid, automatic settlement for selecting validity / invalidity of an automatic settlement function that automatically settles (returns) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation The flow path of the medals inserted from the switch 36b and the medal insertion unit 4 is either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 6) side provided in the housing 1a or the medal payout outlet 9 side. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, the medal selector 29 having the insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the open state of the front door 1b. A door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detection is provided.

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality (for example, three) of sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals inserted with the plurality of sensors can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured. The main control unit 41 detects that the detection results by the plurality of sensors are the detection results when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order (also referred to as appropriate detection results). It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the AT.

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 6, an external output board 1100 for outputting a predetermined signal to an external device such as a reel unit 2 and a data display provided outside the slot machine 1 is provided. (See FIG. 7), a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 7) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and a hopper A hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 7) for detecting medals paid out by driving the motor 34b and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 7), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R). 7) is provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 7) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals.

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 7, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a setting probability of internal lottery (payout rate, payout rate) in the setting change state A setting switch 38 that functions as a switch for changing the value and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF are provided.

  The stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, setting switch 38, and power switch 39 in the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by a game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 4) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a replay combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. It is also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. Deriving the symbol combination constituting the re-game combination on the winning line is also referred to as occurrence of a re-game winning (replay winning).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 4) are set separately from the winning line LN. Yes. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured with physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 7, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating the signal, an external output board 1100 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 7), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 7). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 7) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like (not shown).

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls effect devices (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 7) such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the speakers 53 and 54. For example, during normal times (also referred to as a common effect state), the effect effect LED 52 is driven to be lit, and the lower panel is lit or blinks in a manner corresponding to the RT state. In normal (common production state), the speakers 53 and 54 are driven, and BGM corresponding to the RT state is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 7). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 7) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the setting switch 38. Transition to the state. When the setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting change in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the state is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is determined) is satisfied. You may make it do. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, and thus it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the number of bets is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation state and return to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting check in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door 1b is opened or closed until an end condition (setting key is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Winner]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values given at the time of winning a prize (medal payout, replay grant) are shown.

  BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is terminated by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column of FIG. 9 shows the gaming state to be transferred upon winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 9, the symbol combination is “bell-replay-bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

[Transition outcome]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the symbol combination of the transition outcome. As for the transition, any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you stop and miss the winning upper bell, you will be on the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, RT3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

[Game state]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 14), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including bonuses that improve over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 11). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 12).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 14). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The probability is set so that the number of medals will not increase without exceeding the number. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. 8, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 14 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each RT type, the symbol indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) is the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. In addition, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry includes the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, it is the advantage for the player, and the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the time of winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability) is the bonus 6 or bonus 12 or the like. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherries included are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest. .

  16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery target, the reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  In a narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. In the game process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and for adjusting a credit amount / betting amount is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIG. 13, FIG. 14, etc.) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 16, 17, etc.). In the reel rotation processing, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delaying the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is delayed). After executing the freezing effect process for enabling, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, the state shown in FIG. 11 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). When it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 11, FIG. 12, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game process for one game is completed, and the game process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the granting of navigation stock which is the right to be controlled by the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant navigation stock and the number of grants (number of navigation stocks) in the case of granting navigation stock by AT lottery. It is also referred to as AT winning that it is determined to give navigation stock in the AT lottery, and it is also called non-AT winning that it is not determined to give navigation stock in the AT lottery. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it is controlled by CZ (Chance Zone) as a state with the high probability of winning an AT by AT lottery. The CZ game that is the right to control the CZ is determined by the CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give a CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and that the decision to give a CZ game in the CZ lottery is not decided as non-CZ winning.

  The main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the navigation stock will be given by the AT lottery, and specifies an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing possible navigation effects is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation control is controlled by the AT for 50 games per navigation stock, and the number of assigned navigation stocks and the number of games that can be controlled by the converted AT (the number of AT games) are Stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won. The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

[Game flow]
Here, referring again to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 16, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 16, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Further, when one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 17 or the reel for winning the middle bell) are first stopped. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, in RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replays GR21 to 23, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 16) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering right bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 17) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the promoted replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when one of the replays GR11 to 13 is selected, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. Moreover, in RT0, when winning one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4, the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2, which is advantageous to the player, particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The counting is started from the next game of the game that has been won, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering right bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 17) are first stopped as described above. The As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the suggestion effect may be executed to notify that the BB is won. Thereby, the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 was won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

[Main menu]
In the gaming system 1001 having the above-described configuration, “password input” is selected from the main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 provided in the slot machine 1 and the password issued in the management server 1200 is input. Thus, it becomes possible to play a game while taking over the previous game history.

  Here, the game history that can be taken over by inputting a password includes the number of bonus winnings, the number of times of AT control, the total number of games, and the like that have occurred in past games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, virtual coins (virtual coins) acquired by players in the management server 1200 are managed for each player. A player uses the mobile terminal 1000 to access the management server 1200 from the Internet, thereby purchasing an avatar item or purchasing content data such as music and images using a virtual coin in the website. Can do.

  Note that virtual coins are given to a player based on the player's game history, unlike medals that are paid out in accordance with a game result resulting from winning. For example, virtual coins are awarded according to the number of bonus winnings in the current game or all games in the past, or the number of AT controls.

  Note that the game history for establishing the condition for granting virtual coins may be, for example, the game time in the past game, the number of medals paid out, the net increase in the number of medals, and the like. In addition, if a virtual coin is given during a game or on the condition that a previously presented task (mission) has been achieved (clear), the number of mission achievements and the difficulty level of the mission that has been achieved will be used as the game history. You may take over.

  FIG. 18A shows a main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The main menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by operating the effect switch 56 during the period from the end of one game until the bet amount is set. In the present embodiment, menu items of “password entry”, “easy start”, “member registration”, and “end” are displayed in a selectable manner on the main menu screen.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the stop switch 8L is operated, the menu item on the left side is moved and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the right menu item. Then, the menu item displayed in front is selected by operating the effect switch 56. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where “End” is displayed in front as a menu item or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which either “YES” or “NO” can be selected is displayed. Any of the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 is operated on the end confirmation screen, and “YES” of “YES” and “NO” is selected, so that the basic screen (the main menu screen is displayed). To the normal screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen even when a time determined for each screen has passed without any operation.

  Any one of the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 is operated on the main menu screen to select “password input”, whereby a password input screen is displayed.

  When the input password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the value of the personal history storage area assigned to the RAM 91c is initialized, and information indicating the latest game history analyzed from the password is stored in the personal history. Stored in the area. Thereby, the previous game history is taken over.

  Here, in the personal history storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, the game history after being authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. When the player finishes the game, the sub-control unit 91 generates a two-dimensional code that can read the game history based on the game history and displays it on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the two-dimensional code is imaged by the portable terminal 1000, the game history is read by the portable terminal 1000 based on the code information of the two-dimensional code. The game history read by the mobile terminal 1000 is transmitted from the mobile terminal 1000 to the management server 1200. Hereinafter, a gaming system using a two-dimensional code will be specifically described.

[2D code]
On the main menu screen after entering the password or after starting the game by simple start, as shown in FIG. 19A, the menus of “Create 2D code”, “Data clear”, “End”, and “Today's result” The item is displayed. A two-dimensional code is generated by selecting the menu item “Create two-dimensional code” on the main menu screen. Then, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The two-dimensional code displayed in this way includes a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200, a password input at the start of the game, and a personal history storage area updated as the game progresses. Information such as stored game history is stored.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the mobile terminal 1000, and the player accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code, whereby information such as a game history specified from the two-dimensional code is stored in the management server 1200. It is reflected in the contents of the player database provided by.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game is started, the password issued in the management server 1200 is input, so that the game history when the game has been played before will be performed. It is possible to reflect a game history, and it is possible to play a game with continuity over a long period of time.

  Here, the two-dimensional code used in the conventional slot machine will be described. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating a display mode on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 when a conventional two-dimensional code is imaged.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the conventional two-dimensional code is composed only of a monochrome code. The monochrome code is generated based on information such as the URL of the management server 1200, a password, and a game history. That is, the monochrome code includes information such as the URL of the management server 1200, a password, and a game history. When the monochrome code is captured by the portable terminal 1000, the monochrome ratio in the monochrome code is analyzed by the portable terminal 1000, and the URL, password, and game history are read by the portable terminal 1000 from the analysis result.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, a predetermined waiting time occurs while game information such as a game history is read by the mobile terminal 1000. For example, during the waiting time, a “reading” character image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. Thereafter, when reading by the mobile terminal 1000 is completed, the URL is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. When the player clicks the URL by a touch operation or the like, the game history is transmitted from the portable terminal 1000 to the management server 1200. Based on the game history, the current game result is displayed on the website displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000.

  As described above, when the conventional two-dimensional code is used, there is a predetermined waiting time for reading the game history and the like by the mobile terminal 1000, so the player will be wasted until the waiting time elapses. There is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code of the first aspect shown in FIG. 19B and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect shown in FIG. 20C are employed.

  In the present embodiment, either the two-dimensional code of the first mode shown in FIG. 19B or the two-dimensional code of the second mode shown in FIG. 20C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. However, as to which of the two-dimensional code of the first aspect and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect is displayed, the player may be able to select in advance or may be selected at random, It may be automatically selected according to the result of the game history. Moreover, both the two-dimensional code of the first aspect and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect may be displayed simultaneously. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, both the two-dimensional code of the first aspect and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect are generated, but only one of the two-dimensional codes is displayed, but only one of them is displayed. May be generated. That is, the slot machine 1 may generate and display only one of the two-dimensional code of the first aspect and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect.

  First, the two-dimensional code of the first aspect will be described. FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating the two-dimensional code of the first aspect. As shown in FIG. 19B, the two-dimensional code of the first mode is composed of a first area made up of a black and white code provided in the center and a second area made up of a black frame surrounding the black and white code.

  The black and white code in the first area is generated based on game information such as the URL of the management server 1200, a password, and a game history. That is, the monochrome code includes information such as the URL of the management server 1200, a password, and a game history. When the monochrome code is captured by the portable terminal 1000, the monochrome ratio in the monochrome code is analyzed by the portable terminal 1000, and the URL, password, and game history are read by the portable terminal 1000 from the analysis result.

  Further, the black frame in the second region is generated based on display information for displaying a game image (for example, a character image that appears on a website) related to the game on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. That is, the black frame includes display information for displaying a game image. When the black frame is imaged by the mobile terminal 1000, the area ratio in the black frame is analyzed by the mobile terminal 1000, and a character image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000 based on the analysis result.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, even when the two-dimensional code of the first aspect is imaged, while the game information is read by the mobile terminal 1000, as in the case of imaging the conventional two-dimensional code, A predetermined waiting time occurs. For example, during the waiting time, a “reading” character image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. On the other hand, the display information included in the second area is read by the mobile terminal 1000, so that the character image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000 during the waiting time. That is, the display information is read more quickly than the game information. 20B shows a view of the liquid crystal display 51 seen through the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000, but no character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. That is, by capturing an image with the mobile terminal 1000, a character image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000.

  Thereby, even if there is a waiting time, the player can improve the interest of the game by looking at the character image. Thereafter, when reading by the mobile terminal 1000 is completed, the URL is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. When the player clicks the URL by a touch operation or the like, the game history is transmitted from the portable terminal 1000 to the management server 1200. Based on the game history, the current game result is displayed on the website displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000.

  As described above, by using the two-dimensional code of the first aspect, when the player takes an image of the two-dimensional code using the mobile terminal 1000, the mobile terminal 1000 reads the game history while the mobile terminal 1000 reads the game history. The character image is displayed on the display screen. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without wasting time to read the game history by the portable terminal 1000 as much as possible.

  Next, the two-dimensional code of the second aspect will be described. FIG. 19C is a diagram illustrating the two-dimensional code of the second mode. As shown in FIG. 19 (c), the two-dimensional code of the second mode is composed of a first area composed of a monochrome code provided in a square frame and a second area in the center surrounded by the monochrome code. Is done.

  The black and white code in the first area is generated based on game information such as the URL of the management server 1200, a password, and a game history. That is, the monochrome code includes information such as the URL of the management server 1200, a password, and a game history. When the monochrome code is captured by the portable terminal 1000, the monochrome ratio in the monochrome code is analyzed by the portable terminal 1000, and the URL, password, and game history are read by the portable terminal 1000 from the analysis result.

  Furthermore, a game image relating to a game (for example, a character image that appears on a website) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the second area.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c), even when the two-dimensional code of the second mode is imaged, the game history information and the like are read by the portable terminal 1000 as in the case of imaging the conventional two-dimensional code. During this time, a predetermined waiting time occurs. For example, during the waiting time, a “reading” character image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display 51, a character image is displayed in the second area as a part of the two-dimensional code. 20C shows a view of the liquid crystal display 51 viewed through the display screen of the portable terminal 1000, but a character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG.

  Thereby, even if there is a waiting time, the player can improve the interest of the game by looking at the character image. Thereafter, when reading by the mobile terminal 1000 is completed, the URL is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. When the player clicks the URL by a touch operation or the like, the game history is transmitted from the portable terminal 1000 to the management server 1200. Based on the game history, the current game result is displayed on the website displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000.

  In this way, by using the two-dimensional code of the second mode, when the player takes an image of the two-dimensional code using the mobile terminal 1000, the game history is read by the mobile terminal 1000, while the two-dimensional code is read. A character image is displayed together with a black and white code as a part of the image. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without wasting time to read the game history by the portable terminal 1000 as much as possible.

[Game image]
Referring to FIG. 21, the game image displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 when the two-dimensional code of the first aspect is imaged, and the liquid crystal display 51 when the two-dimensional code of the second aspect is imaged. A game image displayed as a part of a two-dimensional code image will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a game image displayed when a two-dimensional code is captured. In FIG. 21, the game image displayed as a part of the image of the two-dimensional code on the liquid crystal display 51 when the two-dimensional code of the second aspect is imaged will be described. The two-dimensional code of the first aspect As for the game image displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 when the image is captured, the same game image as that when the two-dimensional code of the second mode is captured may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the game image changes according to game information such as a player's game history. For example, FIG. 21 (A) shows a game image based on Mr. A's game history, and FIG. 21 (B) shows a game image based on Mr. B's game history. For example, in the slot machine 1, the total number of games played by the player this time is counted and stored. Further, in the slot machine 1, there are cases where a premier effect rarely executed during a game is executed, and the number of times the premier effect is executed is counted and stored.

  The slot machine 1 may present missions that can be achieved based on the game history. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image indicating a problem such as “Prize a bonus”, “Put a cherry within 10 games”, or “Push into an AT within 20 games”. When the player completes the presented mission, a history such as the presence / absence of the achievement, the difficulty level of the accomplished mission, and the number of mission achievements is stored. Then, when the game history acquired by imaging the two-dimensional code is transmitted to the management server 1200, a privilege (virtual coins, avatar items, content such as music and images) is given to the player on the website provided by the management server 1200. Data).

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, in the case of Mr. A, the total number of games this time is 1000 games, the premier effect is not seen during the game, and the number of mission achievements is one. In the case of Mr. B, the total number of games this time is 5,000 games, and the premier effect is being seen during the game, and the number of mission achievements is three.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the case of Mr. A, when capturing a two-dimensional code, a character image of “Please play again” is displayed as a game image. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21A (b), in the case of Mr. A, the image of the character A is displayed as a game image. Alternatively, as shown in (c) of FIG. 21A, in the case of Mr. A, a virtual first mini-game moving image by the operation of the character A is displayed as a game image.

  The first mini game in the present embodiment is, for example, a capsule toy vending machine game. In the first mini game, when the character A operates the operation unit of the toy vending machine with capsule, one capsule is discharged. The capsule contains some benefits such as virtual coins and avatar items. The privilege information acquired in this way is transmitted to the management server 1200 as a game history. Note that the character A is a character that also appears on a website provided by the management server 1200.

  On the other hand, as shown in (a) of FIG. 21B, in the case of Mr. B, a character image “Thank you for playing” is displayed as a game image when imaging a two-dimensional code. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21B (b), in the case of Mr. B, the image of the character B is displayed as a game image. Alternatively, as shown in (c) of FIG. 21B, in the case of Mr. B, a virtual second mini game moving image by the operation of the character B is displayed as a game image.

  The second mini game in the present embodiment is, for example, a capsule toy vending machine game, similar to the first mini game. In the second mini game, when the character B operates the operation unit of the toy vending machine with capsules, three capsules are discharged. The capsule contains some benefits such as virtual coins and avatar items. The privilege information acquired in this way is transmitted to the management server 1200 as a game history. Character B is a character that also appears on the website provided by management server 1200.

  As described above, the game image changes in accordance with the game history. For example, in the case of the present embodiment, Mr. B has a larger total number of games than Mr. A, a greater number of premier effects, and a greater number of mission achievements. In other words, Mr. B played games for a longer time than Mr. A and proceeded well. Therefore, in the case of Mr. B, a message for improving the interest is displayed more than in the case of Mr. A, a rare character B is displayed than the character A, and it is advantageous in the mini game. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game image changes based on one of the total number of games, the presence / absence of a premier effect, the number of mission achievements, or a plurality of events among them.

  As described above, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the first aspect using the mobile terminal 1000, the game history is read by the mobile terminal 1000, while the game image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000. The For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without wasting time to read the game history by the portable terminal 1000 as much as possible.

  Further, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the first aspect using the mobile terminal 1000, different game images are displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the game history, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  Further, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the first mode using the mobile terminal 1000, game images that differ according to the total number of games are displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000, thereby improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  Further, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the first aspect using the mobile terminal 1000, different game images are displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the achievement status of the mission. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved and the participation rate in cooperation with the portable terminal 1000 can also be improved.

  Further, as shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 21 (A) and (a) to (c) of FIG. 21 (B), the player uses the portable terminal 1000 to perform the two-dimensional code of the first mode. When a game image is taken, a game image including at least one of a character and a message relating to the game is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in (b), (c) of FIG. 21 (A) and (b), (c) of FIG. 21 (B), the player uses the portable terminal 1000 to perform the two-dimensional code of the first mode. When the image is captured, a character image shown on a website related to the game is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000. For this reason, the character image displayed on the display screen is also displayed on the website related to the game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the second mode using the mobile terminal 1000, the game history is read by the mobile terminal 1000, while the black and white code is included in the game history as part of the two-dimensional code image. Different game images are displayed accordingly. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without wasting time to read the game history by the portable terminal 1000 as much as possible.

  In addition, when the player uses the mobile terminal 1000 to capture the two-dimensional code of the second mode, a different game image is displayed according to the total number of games together with the black and white code as a part of the image of the two-dimensional code. The interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the second mode using the portable terminal 1000, different game images are displayed according to the mission achievement status together with the black and white code as a part of the image of the two-dimensional code. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved and the participation rate in cooperation with the portable terminal 1000 can also be improved.

  Further, as shown in (b) of FIG. 21 (A) and (b) of FIG. 21 (B), when the player images the two-dimensional code of the second mode using the portable terminal 1000, the two-dimensional code Since an image including a character related to the game is displayed together with the black and white code as a part of the image of the game, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in (a) of FIG. 21A and (a) of FIG. 21B, when the player images the two-dimensional code of the second mode using the portable terminal 1000, the two-dimensional code Since a character image including a message relating to a game is displayed together with a black and white code as a part of the image, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in (c) of FIG. 21 (A) and (c) of FIG. 21 (B), when the player images the two-dimensional code of the second mode using the mobile terminal 1000, the two-dimensional code Since an image relating to a mini game different from the game in the slot machine 1 is displayed together with the black and white code as a part of the image of the game, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the game image in the two-dimensional code of the first aspect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (b) and FIGS. 21 (A) and (B), as a game image in the two-dimensional code of the first mode, a character image that changes according to the game history, Illustrated are images such as character images and mini-games. However, the game image in the two-dimensional code of the first aspect is not limited to these.

  For example, a plurality of images such as a character image, a character image, and a mini game may be simultaneously displayed as a game image.

  The second area in the two-dimensional code of the first aspect may include display information for displaying an auxiliary frame image having the same shape as the first area so that the first area can be easily captured. . And when imaging the two-dimensional code of the first aspect, an auxiliary frame image for imaging may be displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 as a game image. In this way, when the player uses the mobile terminal 1000 to capture the first aspect of the two-dimensional code, the auxiliary frame image that assists the mobile terminal 1000 to capture the first region in the first aspect of the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000, the imaging of the first area by the mobile terminal 1000 is facilitated.

  In addition, the game image is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image. Sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 or an LED may be lit together with the image display.

  Moreover, although a game image changes according to a game log | history, any log | history may be used for the said game log | history. For example, it may be the number of times of AT control, or the total number of medals paid out or the total net increase. Moreover, any reference may be used as a reference for changing the game image. For example, the game image may be changed to an advantageous game image for the player on condition that the player is advantageous in the game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20B, while the game information is being read, the game image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 1000, but after the game information has been read ( For example, the game image may continue to be displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 even after the URL is displayed. Alternatively, when the reading of the game information is completed immediately (that is, when the waiting time for reading the game information is extremely short), at the same time as the reading of the game information (that is, the moment when the portable terminal 1000 is held over the two-dimensional code) The game image may be displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000.

  In the present embodiment, the display information for displaying the game image is included only in the black frame in the second area, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display information may be included only in the monochrome code in the first area. Alternatively, the display information may be included in both the black and white code in the first area and the black frame in the second area.

[About the game image in the 2D code of the second aspect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (c) and FIGS. 21 (A) and (B), as a game image in the two-dimensional code of the second mode, a character image that changes according to the game history, Illustrated are images such as character images and mini-games. However, the game images in the two-dimensional code of the second aspect are not limited to these.

  For example, a plurality of images such as a character image, a character image, and a mini game may be simultaneously displayed as a game image.

  As shown in FIG. 21C, when the two-dimensional code of the second mode is displayed, an image showing a simplified game history is displayed in the second area in the center of the two-dimensional code of the second mode. May be displayed. When the URL is acquired and the management server 1200 is accessed, a detailed game history may be displayed on the website. In this way, when the player uses the mobile terminal 1000 to capture the two-dimensional code of the second aspect, it is possible to check simple game history information without reading the game information by the mobile terminal 1000. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the game image is displayed in the second area together with the black and white code of the first area as a part of the image of the two-dimensional code. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while the two-dimensional code is composed only of a black and white code, the game image may not be included in the region of the two-dimensional code. For example, while a monochrome code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a two-dimensional code, a game image corresponding to the game history may be displayed beside the two-dimensional code as an image different from the two-dimensional code. Furthermore, also in this case, different game images may be displayed separately from the two-dimensional code depending on the game history. Even in this way, the interest of the game can be improved without spending as much time as possible to read the game information by the portable terminal 1000.

  In addition, the game image is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image. Sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 or an LED may be lit together with the image display.

  Moreover, although a game image changes according to a game log | history, any log | history may be used for the said game log | history. For example, it may be the number of times of AT control, or the total number of medals paid out or the total net increase. Moreover, any reference may be used as a reference for changing the game image. For example, the game image may be changed to an advantageous game image for the player on condition that the player is advantageous in the game.

[About gaming machines and gaming devices]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine is illustrated, but the technology of the present embodiment and the modification can be applied to a general pachinko gaming machine having a known configuration.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a game medium (pachinko ball) is driven into a predetermined game area to play a game, based on a random number extracted by passing the hit pachinko ball through a start area provided in the game area Whether or not to generate a big hit, whether or not to control until a predetermined number of times (so-called ST number) of fluctuation display is performed in a probabilistic state in which the probability of a big hit is improved from the normal time after the big hit is generated It may be determined whether or not. Then, on the liquid crystal display provided in the pachinko gaming machine, one or both of the two-dimensional code of the first aspect and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect in the present embodiment are displayed and imaged by the portable terminal 1000. Also good. In this case, a game image displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1000 when the two-dimensional code of the first aspect is imaged, and a game displayed on the liquid crystal display when the two-dimensional code of the second aspect is imaged. The image may be an image related to a game history such as the number of occurrences of jackpots or the number of times of control to the probability variation state.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine such as a slot machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine, and may be applied to a gaming device used in a gaming hall (so-called hall) in which a gaming machine is installed. For example, it is provided for each gaming machine installed in the game hall, and can execute a process (for example, rental of medals and pachinko balls) to enable a game on the gaming machine. The present invention may be applied to an information display device capable of displaying information such as game history related to a game machine or a game machine installed in a game machine or game hall. Further, the gaming apparatus may be a hall management computer capable of managing and displaying information such as gaming history related to gaming machines installed in the gaming hall. Either or both of the two-dimensional code of the first aspect and the two-dimensional code of the second aspect in the present embodiment are displayed on the liquid crystal display provided in such a gaming apparatus and imaged by the portable terminal 1000. Also good.

  As described above, even when the present invention is applied to a gaming machine different from the slot machine and various gaming devices, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[Other variations]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. That is, in the present embodiment, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped. The display result was derived, and the slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result has been described. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as a horizontal direction and an oblique direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, portable terminal 1000, gaming system 1001, Management server 1200.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Information generating means for generating game information relating to the game;
Image generating means for generating a specific image from which the game information can be read by an imaging device;
Display means for displaying the specific image in a form that can be imaged by the imaging device;
The game machine, wherein the image generation means further includes display information for displaying a game image related to a game on a display screen of the imaging device when the game information is read by the imaging device. A gaming device used in a game arcade where a gaming machine is installed,
Information generating means for generating game information relating to the game;
Image generating means for generating a specific image from which the game information can be read by an imaging device;
Display means for displaying the specific image in a form that can be imaged by the imaging device;
The game device, wherein the image generation means further includes display information for displaying a game image relating to a game on a display screen of the imaging device when the game information is read by the imaging device.

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